IllustrationRUMBLING NOISES IN DRIVETRAIN, TRANSFER CASE BAD
2014 Porsche Cayenne
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2014 Porsche Cayenne do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 21.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
140–25K
625–50K
550–75K
775–100K
1100–150K
1150K+
34 reports with mileage · 19 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports1 fire reports2 injury reports
Power Train complaints
17 reportsVEHICLE HAS ONLY 60K MILES ON IT, WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE ON A 3 GEAR STARTS MAKING NOISES AND DOES A LOT OF JERKING, ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP ITS A TRANSFER CASE ISSUE AND A REPAIR WILL COST $5000, THAT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE CARS, MAYBE ITS TIME FOR PORSCHE TO ACCEPT THAT RESPONSIBILLITIES AND FIX IT OR SHA…
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VEHICLE HAS ONLY 60K MILES ON IT, WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE ON A 3 GEAR STARTS MAKING NOISES AND DOES A LOT OF JERKING, ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP ITS A TRANSFER CASE ISSUE AND A REPAIR WILL COST $5000, THAT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE CARS, MAYBE ITS TIME FOR PORSCHE TO ACCEPT THAT RESPONSIBILLITIES AND FIX IT OR SHALL WE WAIT FOR THIS PROBLEM TO BECOME A FATAL FOR SOMEBODY?
WHEN STARTING TO MOVE A NOISE IS HEARD. DIAGNOSED AS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSFER CASE. TRANSFER CASE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 42,900 MILES.
FAILURE OF TRANSFER CASE IN TRANSMISSION AT 74000 MILES. THIS IS A WELL DESCRIBED PROBLEM AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET IN PORSCHE CAYENNES. PROBLEM HAS TO DO WITH THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSFER CASE AND PORSCHE HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS TO ME AND MANY OTHER OWNERS. AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEM THE VEHICLE C…
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FAILURE OF TRANSFER CASE IN TRANSMISSION AT 74000 MILES. THIS IS A WELL DESCRIBED PROBLEM AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET IN PORSCHE CAYENNES. PROBLEM HAS TO DO WITH THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSFER CASE AND PORSCHE HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS TO ME AND MANY OTHER OWNERS. AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEM THE VEHICLE CAN LURCH FORWARD AND ALSO FAIL TO ACCELERATE CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES. PORSCHE REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING MORE THAN PAY 20% OF THIS 5000 DOLLAR REPAIR. I URGE THE NHTSA TO INITIATE A FORMAL INVESTIGATION OF THIS PROBLEM AND FORCE PORSCHE CARS OF NORTH AMERICA TO INITIATE A RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC AND FOR THE THOUSANDS OF OWNERS LIKE MYSELF WHO HAVE SPENT 70000 TO 90000 ON A PREMIUM SUV AND ARE LEFT HELPLESS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.
I'M IN A MIDDLE OF THE STREET TO TAKE A LEFT TO ANOTHER STREET IN FT HOOD TX AND THE CAR SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING ITS LOCK ON THE TRANSFER CASE AND DONT WANNA ACCELERATE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRANSFER CASE SLIPPED. PORSCHE OF NEW ORLEANS (3700 N CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD, METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70002, (504) 832-2112) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRANSFER CASE SLIPPED. PORSCHE OF NEW ORLEANS (3700 N CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD, METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70002, (504) 832-2112) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE SENSOR INCORRECTLY REGISTERED THE FUEL TANK AS FULL. UPON A DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT, THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CONFIRMED THE PRETENSE OF A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
CAR RATTLES AND SHAKES SIGNIFICANTLY (ESPECIALLY THE REAR WHEELS) DURING ACCELERATION. TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT IS THE 'TRANSFER BOX' THAT HAS FAILED AND IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THE ISSUE IS SO COMMON THAT PORSCHE DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE AND THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER. THE WAIT FOR THE PARTS TO A…
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CAR RATTLES AND SHAKES SIGNIFICANTLY (ESPECIALLY THE REAR WHEELS) DURING ACCELERATION. TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT IS THE 'TRANSFER BOX' THAT HAS FAILED AND IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THE ISSUE IS SO COMMON THAT PORSCHE DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE AND THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER. THE WAIT FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE COULD BE IN MONTHS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL.
Official recalls
322V656000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights
Aug 30, 2022
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
16V169000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Mar 23, 2016
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.
13V506000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
Oct 17, 2013
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cayenne and Cayenne GTS, model year 2013 Cayenne Diesel and model year 2014 Cayenne S, S Hybrid, Turbo, and Turbo S vehicles manufactured May 27, 2013, through July 10, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the calculated range of the remaining fuel displayed on the instrument cluster may be higher than the actual range. Additionally, the fuel level indicated by the fuel gauge may also be higher than actual amount in the tank.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's recall number is AD03.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.